Legendary Kobe Bryant to Grace NBA 2K24 Covers

NBA 2K24 is set to honor the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant with two special editions of the game: the “NBA 2K24: Kobe Bryant Edition” and the “NBA 2K24: Black Mamba Edition”. This isn’t the first time Bryant has been a cover athlete for the franchise, previously appearing on NBA 2K10, NBA 2K17 (Legend Edition), and NBA 2K21 (Mamba Forever Edition).

Immersive ‘Mamba Moments’ Mode

Players will be able to relive some of Kobe Bryant’s most iconic career moments through a new immersive game mode called MAMBA MOMENTS™. This mode allows players to seize control of Bryant and recreate his legendary performances. These moments spotlight some of Kobe’s most competitive performances.

New Gameplay Features and Crossplay

NBA 2K24 promises cutting-edge gameplay and addictive game modes, including MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA. A significant addition is the introduction of crossplay between PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, allowing players to compete with and against friends across platforms.

Key Features:

• Mamba Moments: Recreate Kobe Bryant’s most memorable games.
• Crossplay: Play with friends on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
• MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA: Enjoy a variety of immersive game modes.

Wembanyama and League Pass Integration

Pre-ordering the NBA 2K24 25th Anniversary Edition unlocks exclusive content, including a 90s Victor Wembanyama Free Agent Card, a Victor Wembanyama jersey for your MyPLAYER, and a Ruby Devin Booker card. A 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass is included with the pre-order.

“As we celebrate 25 years of NBA 2K with Kobe Bryant, we commemorate his legacy and the generational impact he has had on the game of basketball,”

Greg Thomas, president at Visual Concepts

WNBA Representation Continues

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will serve as the cover athlete for the WNBA edition of NBA 2K24, continuing the trend of WNBA representation in the game since 2022.